Independent

What is Independent?

Independent is a venture capital firm that specializes in investments across a wide range of industries including Software (Web, Marketplace, SaaS), PropTech, Media, BioTech, Business Solutions, FinTech and Financial Services, Hardware and Manufacturing, Retail and E-Commerce, IoT and Wearables, A.I. and Big Data, HealthTech and Fitness, Blockchain and Cryptos, Web Security and Privacy, Analytics, Cloud Services and Infrastructure, Food & Beverage, Medical Devices and Hospital Services, Messaging, Payments, Robotics, Real Estate and Construction, Healthcare and Wellness, Mobility, Nanotechnology, Online Social, Consumer, Pharmaceutical and Medicine, and Woman Focused sectors.

The firm engages in Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A rounds, with a focus on companies that promote inclusion and provide greater opportunity for overlooked and underestimated people, and integrates this perspective into their investment thesis. They highlight a particular interest in AI and related tech categories such as NLP and ML, as well as sustainability initiatives, and distributed and collaborative problem-solving approaches.

They look for founders and businesses that offer innovative funding models and augment entrepreneurial support. Independent has established investment parameters with a minimum of $50,000, a maximum of $150,000, and a sweet spot at $100,000 for their funding contributions.

While they show interest in a broad range of technological and business innovations, they state a specific lack of interest in ridesharing, co-working spaces, scooters, and food delivery services. These principles and focal areas guide the firm's investment strategy as they seek to empower entrepreneurs and startups with the potential to shape the future of various industries and socio-economic landscapes through technology and innovation.